Electron Beam Product Engineer

Summary

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. They are seeking an Electron Beam Product Engineer to join their systems engineering team in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the engineer will be responsible for coordinating tool operating and maintenance activities across multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the KLA global tool user community to ensure local tools are available for engineers worldwide during their work shifts
• Troubleshoot and maintain semiconductor metrology and review tools to maintain both tool performance and uptime at high levels
• Complete critical tool performance calibrations, specification validation, and periodic preventative maintenance
• Monitor local and remote tool performance and uptime and lead efforts to quickly solve problems
• In the event of challenging and complex tool problems, perform detailed investigation into the root cause of the tool failure through a structured problem-solving process
• During critical activities, on-call support may be needed during evening, weekend, and holidays
• Author clear and concise summaries of test results to share lessons learned with the technical community, and drive updates to service procedures on both development versions and released versions of tool products
• Collaborate with global KLA engineering community to find solutions to problems on candidate's tools and tools led by other product engineers
• Work in an ISO Class 5 clean room
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required for initial training over a two-month period
• This role requires 5 days a week onsite presence

Skills

• Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
• Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical, Material Science, or Mechanical engineering
• Hands on experience in high voltage, ultra-high vacuum, and electron microscopy
• Inquisitive investigative skills for finding and solving system-level problems
• Effective communication regarding problems and challenges throughout equipment operation and maintenance, including but not limited to problem summary, target statement, and fix execution report
• Skilled at independently locating reference materials, troubleshooting issues, and proactively explore and assimilate new knowledge
• Design of Experiments (DOE) expertise
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to learn
• Understanding of precision instruments
• Semiconductor Capital Equipment OEM experience is highly valued
• Strong interpersonal presentation skills and technical writing skills
• 5+ years of hands-on experience operating and servicing vacuum systems
• 5+ years' experience working in a clean room
• Comfortable with python scripting, Matlab, and statistics packages such as JMP
• Experience with electrical safety, and chemical hazard / safety

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Nice to Haves

• Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical, Material Science, or Mechanical engineering
• Hands on experience in high voltage, ultra-high vacuum, and electron microscopy
• Inquisitive investigative skills for finding and solving system-level problems
• Effective communication regarding problems and challenges throughout equipment operation and maintenance, including but not limited to problem summary, target statement, and fix execution report
• Skilled at independently locating reference materials, troubleshooting issues, and proactively explore and assimilate new knowledge
• Design of Experiments (DOE) expertise
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to learn
• Understanding of precision instruments
• Semiconductor Capital Equipment OEM experience is highly valued
• Strong interpersonal presentation skills and technical writing skills
• 5+ years of hands-on experience operating and servicing vacuum systems
• 5+ years' experience working in a clean room
• Comfortable with python scripting, Matlab, and statistics packages such as JMP
• Experience with electrical safety, and chemical hazard / safety

Benefits

• Participation in performance incentive programs
• Eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed